Former Homewood High School star
Ameer Abdullah
couldn't have done any better on his first NFL rushing attempt. The Detroit Lions running back ran right up the middle for a 24-yard touchdown on Sunday, capping the Lions' first series in their season-opening game against the San Diego Chargers.

Joique Bell started at running back for the Lions, but Abdullah came in on the third snap and caught a pass for no gain. Four plays later, Detroit turned back to Abdullah, and he came through with his first NFL touchdown.